Most businesses and attractions close on Christmas Day in London, and many close from 24 to 26 December, as well as on 1 January. Always check before travelling. Is anything in London open on Christmas Day? All royal parks (which covers most of the major ones in London) are open on Christmas Day, so be […]
Category: London
Is London Built On Water?
London is situated in southeastern England, lying on both sides of the River Thames some 50 miles (80 km) upstream from its estuary on the North Sea. Why was London built by a river? London, like Rome, was founded on the point of the river where it was narrow enough to bridge and the strategic […]
What Is London’S Architecture Style?
London’s architecture ranges from the Romanesque central keep of The Tower of London, the great Gothic church of Westminster Abbey, the Palladian royal residence Queen’s House, Christopher Wren’s Baroque masterpiece St Paul’s Cathedral, the High Victorian Gothic of The Palace of Westminster, the industrial Art Deco of Is London known for its architecture? London is […]
What Are Street Markets In London?
Street trading is selling from a stall, stand, or vehicle in the street rather than in a market hall or square. A collection of regular, and adjacent, street traders forms a street market. What are the famous markets in London? 11 Best Markets in London Covent Garden Market. Camden Market. Borough Market. Old Spitalfields Market. […]
Do Teachers Get London Weighting?
But of course, teachers just like anyone else getting on the employment ladder in the capital welcomes the London salary weighting system. Who is entitled to London weighting? London weighting is an allowance paid to certain civil servants, teachers, airline employees, PhD students, police and security officers in and around London, the capital of England. […]
How Much Do You Pay For Utilities In London?
Cost of Monthly Utilities Thames Water is the city’s only water provider, and you can sign up for their services on their website. The average monthly cost for gas, electricity, and water is around £160. How much are utilities per month UK? How much is the average gas and electric bill UK? Statistics show that […]
Why Is London Water Different?
London’s water is hard, meaning it has a high level of calcium and magnesium compounds, causing limescale. Hard water is found in areas like London and Kent which have a chalk and limestone geology. According to Thames Water, over 60% of people in the UK live in hard water areas. Why does water taste different […]
Where Does London Get Its Water From?
rivers Thames. We get most of London’s water from the rivers Thames and Lee. The remainder comes from groundwater that lies underneath London. Who supplies London water? Thames Water – The UK’s largest water and wastewater company. Where does my water come from Thames Water? We store water, pumped from the River Thames and River […]
What Street Is London Bridge On?
London Bridge, any of several successive structures spanning the River Thames between Borough High Street in Southwark and King William Street in the City of London. What road is London Bridge on? The modern bridge is owned and maintained by Bridge House Estates, an independent charity of medieval origin overseen by the City of London […]
What Is The Least Used Tube Station In London?
Roding Valley. Roding Valley is the most lightly used station on the Underground. It is also one of the twelve tube stations not to have ticket barriers. Which tube station is the least used? Roding ValleyRoding Valley Roding Valley is London’s least used tube station. Roding Valley is found on the central line. Roding Valley […]